Scarborough's Wrea Head hotel finds new owner
The Wrea Head hotel in Scarborough, one of four former English Rose Hotels Scarborough Ltd (ERH Scarborough) placed on the market last year following the company's collapse, has a new owner.
Archives for March 25, 2012
English Tourism Week 2012 highlights importance of British hospitality
National tourist board VisitEngland has reported the success of the first ever English Tourism Week, which saw hospitality businesses from across the nation play host to over 400 special events and promotions.
Donostia brings Basque cuisine to London’s West End
Donostia – a 40-cover restaurant serving food in the style of northern Spain’s Basque region – is set to open its doors in London’s Portman Village next month.
London hotels outperformed by the regions in February
Hotels in the regions enjoyed a bigger rise in revenue per available room (RevPAR) than those in London for the first month in two and a half years in February, according to the latest market data from hotel consultancy firm PKF.
Whitbread third in British top employers list
Whitbread and J D Wetherspoon have been named among the best British employers in the Corporate Research Foundation (CRF) Institute's latest rundown of the leading companies in the country in terms of taking care of employees and providing excellent...
Merlin Entertainments opens Legoland Windsor resort hotel
Merlin Entertainments Group last week opened the Legoland Hotel in the Windsor resort after a £25m investment, the newest hotel in its portfolio of venues it operates at theme parks and attractions.
BigHospitality’s live chocolate masterclass provides top tips for customers, chocolatiers and chefs
Chocolatier and pâtissier Will Torrent took part in a live and interactive chocolate masterclass hosted by Michelin-starred chef Alan Murchison on Friday, in what was the first event of its kind aired live on BigHospitality.
Publicans in Wales given £1.3m funding to develop community services
Publicans in rural areas of Wales have been promised a share of £1.3m to help develop services such as post offices, shops and computer training clubs alongside their core business.